Remember forged metal is heat treated as well to prevent brittleness. Simply file the knurling down to a diameter small enough that it doesnt get stuck in the channel. Remington's Nylon 66 semi-automatic .22 LR rifles have grown from 1950s bargain buys to 21st century collectors darlings. Firearms dont get much more iconic than John Moses Brownings legendary Auto-5 semi-auto shotgun, affectionately called the Humpback for its distinctive drop at the rear of the receiver. Many target shooter found that maximum (+?) From Colt, nothing. Sporting a heavy-duty frame, 3-inch barrel, and brushed stainless steel construction, the King Cobra secures a new place in the legendary heritage that makes Colt double-action revolvers some of the hottest collectible firearms today. This style of grip may be intentional as this is a Target model that is perhaps intended for a good deal of single-action shooting. At 28 ounces unloaded and at an 8-inch length, the King Cobra is big enough and heavy enough to shoot well, but light and compact enough to carry. When I let him work on my hooptys he did a good job. Only four things matter: 1. Except my 6 stainless Python is not in play. cgray, the only thing I said is that Col. Jeff Coopers monthly articleCooper On Handguns had an enormous influence on my weapon of choice for my career. I would love to see a destructive test with a 686 and a GP100 to see how proud loads it would take to stretch them or break them. With the end shake at what I think the limit should be right out of the box, Ill keep a special eye on it during the life of the gun. Your email address will not be published. Skeeter crimped his 158gr bullet to the bottom groove and ran the bullet up to 1,200 feet per second. The one Python I truly wanted (owned and traded a 6 inch blue and a 4 inch nickel) was a 2.5 inch Stainless as a woods gun. I CAN PROVIDE REFERENCES ON GUN SALES. I did find that the grip felt very good when grasped near the bottom. 3. I like the gun, a lot. If Im buying this gun, Im getting custom holster work done anyway. The set screw is atop the assembly and just forward of the rear blade. Im not sure why they arent offered on Colts website, but Brownells now lists the inserts for sale on their website. Might as well make it 8 of us. Notably, these were fired after 350+ rounds with no cleaning, which may have had something to do with it.. Thixotropic DOES NOT know what the f**k hes talking about. Ive read and enjoyed all your articles. Lets see you compare it with the Kimber K6S 3 and maybe a Wiley Clapp GP100 3 and/or the Combat Magnum. I love to carry my 642 (in pocket). No barrel length is perfect. The revolver seems to have been fired very little as there is a barely noticible turn ring and viturally zero burnishing on the chambers. At no time did I have any round fail to fire. Proper heat treating makes a world of difference in cast steel. Introduced first in a blued metal finish with black neoprene round butt grips, the King Cobra was only chambered in .38Spl/.357Mag and available in 4- or 6-inch formats. This is not usually the case in other makes like Ruger and Colt. No so much with the new 3-inch gun. Veteran, army medic, proud Texas son. Lol. Waste of money. UNABLE TO PAY FULL AMOUNT TODAY? I actually like both more than I thought I would. In my review of the 3 King Cobra I bemoaned the lack of adjustable sights. But man, this gun handles well. I think the .357 Mag caliber helps to make up for any loss of muzzle velocity by using a shorter 3 barrel. The edges are beveled, but are nothing at all like the curved trigger found on most modern double-action revolvers. Sorry those great looking stocks didnt work out! Slight holster wear. SHIP TO FFL ONLY. It is an almost perfect concealed carry revolver, at least to my eye. The legendary Colt revolvers for sale online are built for the long haul, with simple operation and unrelenting reliability you want in a handgun of this platform. A. Dont get me wrong, 20 rounds of that 180 gr Buffalo Bore load had me needing to take a quick break. The Enhanced gives this gun the larger Anaconda features. The gun is still well balanced and points well. Even up in the trees. BRAND NEW Colt King Cobra Target .357 Mag KCOBRA-SB4TS. I can see no reasons against it, and so far, after six months of shooting, so good. As you discussed, in an earlier era, a Target designation would usually indicate a gun with several unique features, such as: Upgraded, high visibility, adjustable sights; Target-style stocks; A wider trigger face, possibly grooved; A redesigned hammer spur, optimized for SA fire, and possibly; An improved action. If the KC is between a J and K frame, how well will it handle constant 357 loads? Their philosophy is that the U.S. is such a big gun market that they could not care less if they never have any repeat customers. 6" Barrel, Stainless, shoots 357 Mag and 38 Special. This beauty is being offered for ONLY $1099.95 SHIPPED FREE with NO ADDITIONAL FEES F Colt King Cobra 357 Mag Revolver 3" BBL Stainless 6RD Brand New KCOBRA-SB3BB. A 3 SP101 weighs in at 27 ounces. The original King Cobras were offered in multiple barrel lengths. The heart of any double action revolver is its trigger and the King Cobra ships straight from Hartford, Connecticut with a great trigger. Carried it daily on my person. Last I knew, Colt is using MIM for for several parts in their 1911. Sorry. These could be reduced, with skill. But its my job to show the imperfections as well when I see them. While the tip of the 3 King Cobras underlug is relieved to ease its entrance into a holster, no such accommodation is made here. Subscribe to our email list and get exclusive access to promotions, sales events and more! Havent wanted to purchase any of those. I know you dont plan on keeping it, but if you did, I suspect a trip to the polishing wheel would be in order, to get rid of the squared edges on that trigger. None of them, however, were 3 inches. Colts new magnum-caliber snub weighs 26-ounces and features a stainless steel barrel and frame mated to Hogue over-molded grips. Theres a Aztec-pyramid-lookin feature on the right side of the rebound lever, and those facets on the pyramid-lookin thing control the rise/drop of the bolt, the trigger reset, etc. Never mentioned what my career was. This gun is neither of those. You can do an article on the customer service you get these days. Its the kind of thing Id give a pass to on a budget knockoff made in Manila, but not on Colts current flagship double action revolver. Revolvers, even the older ones, stay timed and wear predictably with surprisingly light and smooth pull in DA or SA. The load was a gas checked, well lubed 300gr LSWC moving just OVER 1,200fps! loads in 38 case were more accurate in N frame Smiths 27 and 28s. As readers have pointed out in previous reviews, these groups could certainly be tightened by resting the gun and firing in single-action, but I dont feel that test reflects how the gun will be used and am far more interested in practical accuracy. His favorite knife to skin elk is a #10 5 micarta that Mark gave him. All Rights Reserved. The Python Goes Stainless. Bought it a rushed backed to the barracks. The 357 would still have a ballistic advantage with 3inch vs 6 inch 38 special. Like New In Blue Case. Without this set screw tightened the rear sight blade travels very easily. It's fitted with a front fiber optic sight, an adjustable rear sight, a Hogue rubber monogrip for added comfort and has a recessed crown to protect the barrel from damage. Between the fitting of the hand, the ratchet, and the bolt, the goal was to get the Colt to have absolutely no wiggle in the cylinder side to side, rotationally, or front to rear. (Photo: Guns.com). You can unsubscribe at anytime. No restocking fee on new and unopened items. MIM has a high initial setup overhead, but once you get that investment made, the per-part cost drops substantially from machined tool steel parts. I sent it back to Colt. . Averaged over the entire 20-round box, it scored at 1 1/4. Then you dont understand marketing. I predict this new revolver by Colt will not last long in todays market. Yup. An endshake of 0.003 in a factory-new Colt used to be considered the upper limit of the endshake specification. (3) The bullet in a .38 Special cartridge is therefore in the cylinder for a slightly longer period of time than the bullet in a .357 Magnum cartridge. I just shot 100 .38 std pressure rounds out of two different snubs, without any suffering. However, I do think Colts needs to come up with something something on par with the triggers seen in Kimber, Ruger, S&W, and even Taurus revolvers that is not unpleasant after 10 minutes of dry practice and not painful after 150 rounds of live ammo. I totally agree on the larger ejector rod bulb. But I keep thinking about both Ruger and Smith going to beefier designs than the Security Six and the Combat Magnum. You sold me on it, but I was probably already sold anyway. Again, bone stock gun. Ive shot it two-handed and one-handed, right and left. I have a lot of love for Colt with its history. As someone who posts very little but does read the comments, it comes across as excessive; its as if hes not really secure. Obviously I could not do this to the King Cobra Target as it was a T&E loaner, but I would recommend this mod to anyone purchasing either of these guns for serious use. Unfortunately, it is a little tainted as they used 357 magnum revolvers to test both 38 sp3ciala and 357 loads. Showing they were serious about the series, Colt followed up with the King Cobra Carry. But..He needed adult supervision at every moment. Endshake in a revolver cannot be reduced to absolutely zero unless the face of the cylinder has been turned to be absolutely normal to the rotational axis otherwise, the cylinder is apt to drag across some part of the cylinder rotation. If it had been found in a wall locker inspection, or on my person before Florida had a CCW it would have been my ass. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. Fuck the government. Its no secret that Im not a fan of fiber optic sights, but the visible portion of the rod is a very clean, red circle that I found it be be perfectly usable in spite of my prejudices. I can only image how good it would look blued. The v spring (maybe u spring now) harkens back to old Colts. Presentation grip by Pachmayr. It is an interesting read. Were you able to get a replacement hammer to modify or did you have to change the original? Blue is good with some, NEW IN STOCK Colt's Manufacturing King Cobra Revolver, 357 Magnum, 3" Lug Barrel, Steel Frame, Stainless Finish, Hogue Grips, 6Rd, Brass Bead Front Sight KCOBRA-SB3BB ****PLEASE CALL, Guns Listing ID: 704881Colt King Cobra *Factory Blemished* .357 Mag, 2\" Barrel, Hogue Grips, Stainless, 6 Round.The King Cobra Carry sports a heavy-duty frame and brushed stainless steel constru. The GP100 with a 3 barrel weighs 36 ounces. It's where we come to learn as a beginner; and where we return as seasoned shooters to cost-effectively enjoy more time at the range. Colt (Vintage) King Cobra Enhanced 4" Stainless W/Case Gun #: 909232914 Seller: CaptSteve GA Sales: 209 $1,995.00 Full Details More from this Seller 10 Image (s) Rare NOS, Vintage Colt King Cobra Bright Stainless Complete Gun #: 953025219 Seller: CaptSteve GA Sales: 209 $3,795.00 Full Details More from this Seller Every cowboy needs a revolver. I could do that with this revolver all day long. I believe its called the silver dollar? Ive had to do that on a number of S&Ws. Since its built on a modified D frame, it will be interesting to see how a steady diet of .357 Magnums, especially in the 125gr bullet weights, affect the guns. (Photos: Colt). Im glad you hate to correct me, because you didnt. From 1986 to 1992, it was produced in carbon steel with a highly polished royal blued finish. . Made in 1991. Not sure if cast can be made to be as strong as forged but with proper heat treatment its closer than you think. I hate the way those stinking bastards smell. Interesting. Seen lots of GSW of all calibers. Loaded with a hot .38 Spl and with two .357 Magnum reloads, I would never feel under-gunned. Youll see them slapping the inside front of the trigger guard with their trigger finger when theyre shooting fast. The lead also penetrated ballistic gel better than silver, something the MB crew attributed to the leads greater weight. 9am-6pm CST Tue-Fri, 2023 Omaha Outdoors, LLC. This revolver will make an excellent addition to your collection and is sure to catch some eyes at the, Guns Listing ID: 695475very good condition some wear marks, COLT KING COBRA 4-INCH "TARGET" MODEL .357 MAGNUM REVOLVER, COLT KING COBRA TARGET SB4TS - NEW IN BOX, "Colt King Cobra Revolver .357 Magnum (C18541), BRAND NEW Colt King Cobra Target .357 Mag KCOBRA-SB4TS. Well , I got the gun back from COLT with a note stating that all was within specs ! Im not surprised those Barnes copper bullets performed so well in your revolver. First, the stippling seems to be mostly decorative. Colt King Cobra View history First introduced in 1986, the Colt King Cobra is a medium frame double-action revolver featuring a six round cylinder which was designed and produced by the Colt's Manufacturing Company and marketed to law enforcement agencies and civilian firearms enthusiasts. 7&5 are great general utility blades. I would worry about this light frame revolver with heavy loads. Now if Colt would reintroduce the V and AA frame .357s . Preferably a drop point. I really enjoy shooting them. For those of you whove never read Skeeter Skelton, get your liferight. Reliability: * * * * * It holds six rounds of .38 or .357 as you wish. Look at the picture of the internals of the gun in the article above. Colt does indeed use MIM. The top strap and top of the barrel are subdued to reduce glare. Coincidentally, the GP and 686 also have identical MSRPs, so my guess is that heat treated cast steel isnt that much cheaper than forging. The big distinction between a modern revolver design and the classic Colt DA design is the rebound lever/bar in the lockwork. Just make sure to leave California in California, and dont Californicate your new state. This is likely the result of cutting in the thick top strap during the making of the barrel channel. The difference between .262 splits and .298 splits? This 2-inch barrel spurred hammer King Cobra Carry is the ideal concealed ca, For your consideration, the Colt King Cobra revolver chambered in .357 Magnum. K-Mart Classics: Remingtons Nylon Rimfires Engineered To Last. Still has the original box and all factory paperwork and accessories. Religiously. I called Colt, and the representative I talked to told me they have sent samples to Bianchi and Blade Tech. Complete with the factory labeled to gun box and papers. Fungunner Probably to get a smoother lighter pull on the new one. No amount of heat treating makes it equal. I dont have a plug gauge long enough to find out. Yes. Carry guns are certainly the most popular market segment these days. It doesnt matter. I did not clean the gun until the shooting portion of the review was over and I was ready to take photos. The challenge is getting them to write reviews. I called both of those companies and their reps told me there were no plans to stock a holster for the new King Cobra at that time. We're confident that new and old Colt fans will love what we've done with the new King Cobra 22 LR.". If it covered more (much more) of the grips surface it might offer some purchase but as-is, this is a slick grip. The company has few quality control people that is self evident or the revolvers would not be leaving the factory so crudely made and with so many problems that are being complained about by unhappy customers. Also like the King Cobra, in-depth media coverage has been scant; we are again proud to give the King Cobra Target our undivided attention here! Its unlikely to survive conditions another reputable revolver would not. (Photo: Colt), Justin Baldini, Colts Director of Marketing, said the Target model came about after they, received a flood of requests for a 4-inch model with adjustable sights.. Alas, most revolver shooting is done in DA these days, even in the sports. My buddies dad cast some 45 colt and 44 mag silver bullets for Halloween gifts one year, ruined the molds, they had to be very hot or they would wrinkle. Not doggin anyone here. But remember, they also promoted the idea that a 22 was just as good as 38, 9mm, etc. The point is, if you are really a student of firearms, if you are in a profession that requires you to carry one daily and go out of your way to learn everything you can, (I used to take vacation time and pay out of pocket to go to more than one class.) Or maybe you read heavy duty frame and thought of something along the lines of the Ruger GP100. I do love me a wheel gun. Bore is good. While we do realize that Dot Torture is not intended as a handgun test, it does demonstrate something about accuracy, transitioning the gun from target-to-target, firing multiple rounds, firing with both hands, together and individually. I prefer the size 9 because the revolver sits deeper in the holster. Again its because Colt like most American Companies hire people right off the street for around not much more than minimum wage and usually with little to no training and of course with no benefits. The bullets going to gain more velocity before its pressed into the rifling. Then I jumped right into the drill with a middle-of-the-road .357 Magnum load: Remingtons 110-grain SJHP. Former gun slinger, current gun writer. It has retained about 9, This Colt Cobra 38 is in good overall condition. The employees know they are getting screwed and they care little about their job because its just another worthless job that exploits the worker. He had every tool known to man and a few he made himself. Colt gun store offers quality colt arms(colt pistols, colt revolvers, colt rifles). Ill let you know if it finally comes back in the condition I expected when I layed out the $900.00 for this POS. First of all i am relatively new to guns (within about 1.5 years) and i am comparing S&W to Colt. Built like a cannon, this double-action, 6-shot, .357 Magnum model sports a heavy-duty frame with brushed stainless steel construction. Shows no signs of being fired. The timing with loosing that sight is also interesting: did I really lose it on the very last round of the Dot Torture drill, or did I shoot a few rounds with no front sight? Their factory loads have done well for me in a variety of firearms and calibers. The gun is really good looking, with great style and a brushed stainless polish done better than anyone in the business. 12 rounds Buffalo Bore 125-grain JHP, .357 Magnum Time will tell if Colt can/will stand behind this new work of art ! Colt revolvers are known for their superior craftsmanship and ergonomics. NEW IN BOX. Grips are worn. Carry guns are certainly the most popular market segment these days. 4. Proof testing is those hot loads +30%. Only 5. If I were in the market for a mid-sized revolver, the King Cobra Target would make a fine trail or camp companion, bedside revolver, perhaps a light game hunter, and of course, a target revolver. Prices are coming down to under $800, and it screams quality. The Colt revolver features all-steel construction, with models in matte black DLC, and rubber wrapped custom Colt grips that provide traction and recoil relief when you pull the trigger. My buddy was a shade tree mechanic with his own workshop. or a bit more from the factory. Here's a new-in-box and very scarce COLT KING COBRA 4-INCH "TARGET" .357 MAGNUM STAINLESS REVOLVER. For every SA Bullseye or PPC shooter out there, theres probably a half-dozen IDPA, IPSC, or ICORE shooters who will trigger cock the gun. I fired ammo along the power spectrum, from full wadcutters all the way up to Buffalo Bore 180-grain LFNs, and about every level in between. The newer King Cobra Target is a phenomenally accurate and shootable gun. None of the major manufactures do a factory finish like Colt. The cylinder continues to rotate until the bolt drops into the next cylinder notch assuring proper alignment of the chamber, barrel, and firing pin before the hammer is released. Pretty much rationalizing out loud for my own sake. I didnt know that. For those of you more familiar with Ruger double action revolvers, the six-shot Colt King Cobra revolver weighs in at a grand total of 1 oz more than the five-shot SP-101. I can find them for about $830 online for the few places that say they are in stock. Damn you! Meant to mention, one of my best friends son-in-law is a guide on Ted Turners ranch in New Mexico. By 1990, an 8-inch model appeared. Still like them and shoot them often Cant wait to compare my new first COLT.Thanks for the review. Revolvers arent my favorite, but this is one I could definitely get my hands on and enjoy. .38 Special, Colt KING COBRA 357 Mag 3" Stainless Steel Barrel KCOBRA-SB3BB - Factory New, I PROVIDE 7 DAY INSP. Show Only with Pictures Let me relieve you of that burden. Get Guns.com offers and news!! But if youre not, its hard to see why you would give up significant velocity for what? A number of years ago Massed Ayoob commented on mine and the ivory grips I had on my 1911. Having a 6 shot 357 in a SP101 weight is pretty nice. Featuring a 4in barrel, adjustable rear sight, elevated fiber optic front sight, and custom wood medallion grips, the Target is the . The King Cobra Target 22 LR is crafted from forged stainless steel construction with a one-piece barrel topped with an adjustable target rear sight and fiber optic front sight. The original King Cobras were offered in multiple barrel lengths. The average double-action group size with the King Cobra was 3.775 inches. If youd like input on how we put these articles together, please consider supporting us via Patreon. 25 rounds Fiocchi 148-grain wadcutter, .38 Special But I like bowies, filets, and large flexible boning knives more. Lots of odd-duck Smiths and a few very interesting ones. I have found that this issue is correctable, however. With the 648 my double-action group was 4 and my single-action group was 1.8125 inches, an improvement of about 55%. I found the full power Magnums (Speer Gold Dots and the Buffalo Bore fodder) fairly unpleasant to shoot, and had to cajole myself into firing a second cylinder of Buffalo Bore 125s for a group. I measured six single- and six double-action pulls with the King Cobra Target. The Colt is easily the best made out of the other 8. I believe I am now in the possesion of actual .45 colt rounds loaded with silver bullets. Specialist38, Im surprised I have never heard that before. labeled to gun box and papers. This spring design is a change from the traditional plunger-type spring you can see in the diagram below. This is, once again, due to the market segment Colt is going after. Colt Cobra Stainless 2.1" Revolver 38 Special 6 RD Hyena B Colt Cobra Stainless 2.1" Revolver 38 Special 6 RD, Colt Cobra Classic Stainless 2.1" Revolver 38 Special 6 RD, Colt Bright Cobra 6 RD 38 Special 2" Stainless Revolver. *Shakes fist angrily*. Shooting in single-action I was able to shoot a 2.25-inch group, an improvement of 40.4%. I just advise those who put up these Ruger loads should be absolutely certain to segregate these loads and mark them with colored markers, etc. Impressive review and writing in general. While your standing shots at 25 yards reflect how the gun does for you in pratical shooting, a benchrest test would give readers an idea of what smaller groups the gun is potentially capable of for them (if they can shoot well). One of the first things to comprehend about the King Cobra is its size. Like every double-action Colt, it has just a bit of stack right at the back of the trigger pull (and I do mean right at the very back). They and the 140 grain .357 loads give very good performance in a variety of mine and the gangs firearms. Finally, the line has also expanded to include a King Cobra Target version introduced late last year, featuring a 4.25-inch barrel, adjustable rear sight, elevated fiber optic front sight, and custom Altamont wood medallion grips. Shoots 3 Collectors, Vintage, NOS, Unfired Rare Bright Stainless Steel Colt King Cobra. WE GOT YOU COV UP FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION IS A NEW IN BOX, COLT KING COBRA, CUSTOM 24KT GOLD PLATED, 3 INCH, .357 MAG. And that is the difficulty in trying to explain a magnificent trigger from an OK one; Im just trying to take a physical feeling and find a way to turn it into numbers. History has proven that when gun companies farm out parts they have no control over the quality of those parts and MIM cast parts are notorious for early failure, especially the farmed out junk that factories buy when trying to save a buck and often get stuck with. The fitment of the seam is so tight that I had to look a couple times to ascertain that yes, there are two panels. Oh, JWT, kudos on skinng all those pigs. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Accuracy: * * * * * The overall fit and finish of the King Cobra hearkens back to the days when Colt was known for their quality, and specifically for the quality of their finishes. If theres an upside to Hurricane Michael, the hogs have moved off the farm. Make that 7. Colt, S&W, Rock Island Armory, Glock, Taurus I could go on and on. Interestingly, the rear sight also has some positional indicators for a hasty zero; there is a single dot on the traveling portion of the windage assembly, and three coarser dots on the stationary portion. .22 lr colt king cobra .22lr revolver 4.25" ss stainless 10rd 22 baby snake new ! I think, and this Im really not sure on, That Ive used them in .45 Colt also. She prefers +p from the GP; neither gun packs .357 for home duty. Here is a Sweet, NOS, Unfired 4" Colt King Cobra Complete. Now you would think Colts standard grips that come with the new gun would accommodate the most popular style speed loaders on the market? Wish I had them back. Now thats what Im talking about. If Colt ever releases a 5 bbl Cobra in royal blue, well, I will probably be unable to resist the temptation to own one. Justin began RevolverGuy.com in late 2016 with an simple idea: provide an source of high-quality information for revolver enthusiasts. I will keep you guys in the loop as to how the 3 King Cobra holds up. The S&W serrated revolver triggers are a particular target of priority alteration. Mythbusters did silver bullets a couple times. Save those semi-hand-made Pythons, the new King Cobra is as good as any of the standard production double action revolvers Colt has made. The King Cobra has three distinct clicks before the trigger is fully reset and ready to turn the cylinder and cock the hammer again. 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